Local Government Division

The Department of Premier and Cabinet's Local Government Division contributes to the wellbeing of local communities through promoting a sustainable and vibrant local government sector and supporting the strong collaborative relationships between the State Government and local government.

It does this by developing and maintaining a policy and legislative framework for matters relevant to Local Government, contributing to the effectiveness of the Premier's Local Government Council (PLGC), providing executive support to the Local Government Board, and ensuring regular contact between the State Government and local government at the local, regional and statewide level to exlore opportunities and resolve issues.

Further information about the Local Government Division's programs and responsibilities is available for your information.

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  Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation

  The Government has commenced a review of the legislative and regulatory provisions that apply to Tasmanian cemeteries.

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  Local Government Board Review Final Report: Review of Voluntary Amalgamation and Shared Services Options released

  The Hon Peter Gutwein MP, Minister for Local Government, has published the Local Government Board Review Final Report: Review of Voluntary Amalgamation and Shared Services Option for the Sorell and Tasman Councils.

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  Code of Conduct Framework Review – Tasmanian Government Response

  The Tasmanian Government and the local government sector have recently completed a joint review of the local government Code of Conduct framework. The Tasmanian Government response is available to download.

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